Calligraphic Tizu 2 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, packaging, greeting cards, book covers, invitations, storybook, whimsical, vintage, friendly, folksy, handcrafted warmth, decorative readability, nostalgic charm, playful elegance, swashy, rounded, bracketed, soft serif, calligraphic.
A lively calligraphic serif with rounded terminals, soft bracketed serifs, and gently swelling strokes that suggest a broad-pen influence. Letters are upright with a slightly bouncy baseline rhythm and subtly irregular, hand-drawn modulation that stays consistent across the set. Bowls are generous and open, joins are smooth, and many glyphs finish with small curls or teardrop-like endings that add texture without becoming overly ornate. Numerals follow the same rounded, slightly swashed construction, keeping the overall color even at display sizes.
Works best for headlines and short-to-medium text where its swashes and rounded serifs can be appreciated—such as book covers, children’s or fantasy-themed materials, packaging labels, café/retail branding, invitations, and greeting cards. It can also serve for pull quotes or section titles when a personable, handcrafted voice is desired.
The tone is warm and playful, with a storybook charm and a touch of old-fashioned, crafted character. Its curled terminals and friendly proportions create an inviting, informal elegance suited to lighthearted or nostalgic themes.
The design appears intended to deliver a hand-rendered, calligraphic serif look that feels approachable and decorative, blending readability with subtle flourish. Its consistent pen-like modulation and curled terminals aim to add personality and narrative tone without requiring connected script forms.
Capital forms are decorative but readable, using curved entry/exit strokes rather than sharp corners, which helps maintain a soft silhouette. The overall spacing feels comfortable and the shapes avoid extreme quirks, making the face adaptable for short passages as well as headings.